Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a cleric with the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, has been gunned down in Anambra State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, and made available to newsmen on Friday, December 27. According to him, the Catholic priest was…
Varieties of incriminating items have been recovered as security operatives in Anambra State launch different offensive attacks and operations against criminal elements in the state. The operations, which was launched at various locations in the state, also led to the arrest of some of the hoodlums terrorizing the state, as were confirmed in press statements…
No fewer than eleven artisans and four family members escaped death in Awka, Anambra state capital on Sunday, as a car rammed into a paint shop, known as the Divine Prince Iyke Investment. The incident occurred at about 12:47 PM at the popular Ọgbọ Ọrụ section of the Eke Awka Market, which is also the…
The Anambra State Government has said that Oba community in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state is yet to elect an Igwe (a traditional ruler), let alone having an Igwe-elect or an installed. The State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne disclosed this in his reaction to the…
What could be best described as a death trap has been created along the popular Arthur Eze Avenue in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, following the stealing of a large manhole cover at the centre of the road by suspected metal scrap dealers. The spot, which had reportedly trapped no few than four…
In the spirit of the festive season and as a show of gratitude for their relentless support, Anambra industrialist and Chief Executive Officer of Zobis Electrical Wires and Cables Limited, Engr. John Ezeobi, has distributed over 2,000 bags of rice to his staff, loyal customers, and residents of Okoti and Odekpe, the host communities of…
No fewer than 20 persons are feared dead in a stampede that ensued during the distribution of Christmas rice in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which happened on Saturday, occured during a philanthropic activity of the Founder of the Obijackson Foundation, Chief Ernest Obiejesi, to support the less privileged members…
Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, was recently agog with activities and merriments, as the South-Eastern region of the Adorable Foundation International (A.F.I.) held its end-of-year bash and empowerment programs for the year 2024. Held at the A.F.I. Regional Headquarters in Awka, the well-attended event, which brought together a large crowd and stakeholders, was…
Librarians have been urged to embrace modern technology, diversify their skills, and build capacity to remain relevant in the ever-evolving information landscape and to align with the ever-changing trends in Library and Information Services globally. This formed the crux of deliberations at the 2024 Annual Conference/AGM of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Anambra State Chapter,…
A man claimed to be a Sergeant and serving member of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos has been arrested in Anambra state by the gallant officers of the Anambra State Police Command. The 50-year-old suspect, who hails from Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, was apprehended on Wednesday by the operatives…
